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Is This the Thrashers' Year?

Found October 08, 2009 on FanHouse:
PLAYERS: Ilya Kovalchuk,  Ron Hainsey
TEAMS: Winnipeg Jets

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by Susan SlusserFiled under: Thrashers, FanHouse ExclusiveBefore the season starter, Atlanta star Ilya Kovalchuk brashly proclaimed "This is our year." Crazy? Well, maybe not. Thrashers defenseman Ron Hainsey told FanHouse by phone this week that the team's forwards are so talented the club can contend, despite the fourth-worst finish in the league last year."We have a team that has no excuse except under-performance not to be in the playoffs," Hainsey said. "We match up with anyone, especially with our skill up front."Is This the Thrashers' Year? originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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